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A familiar nod and 'how yer goin' mate?" Enquiry put as a matter of course. Followed by a firm and strong handshake, Heart felt silent message to reinforce. Knowing often the less said the better, That there's no need for all the ins and outs. A mate's determined interrogation, His quiet concern will leave him few doubts. He knew there'd be no lengthy monologue, Or galling tale told in chapter and verse. Nor a probing blow by blow description, With theatric turgid words low and terse. Relieved, "Yeah I'm not goin' too bad thanks mate", Was all he mustered in thankful reply. Then laconically turning their heads, Lest they see a tear in each other's eye.


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I wish....
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I could kiss you good night. I wish many things....but one thing i wish the most, is that you were part of my life. Ive never wished for anything more. You will always have a special place in my heart, I just wish you had a special place in my life.
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than go make it happen. worth at least attempting to get them into your life.
I feel you.
I hate when they feel just outa reach... When they are so close yet a world away.. I want it just once work, just once be easy, or just once it all just worked out the way we wanted!! Does that ever happen? Stil tryin so lets hope so...
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Martin, Kentucky
http://blazeprower9205.deviantart.com/My name is Jocelyn. I live in Kentucky and I've been loving My Little Pony ever since I was little. I also like Pokemon, Sonic, Spyro, and many other franchises.
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@leonkfox lol, I love that moment, too. XD
God, I haven't been here for a long time. O.O;
@thewolverine I don't know. Most shows with different executive producers tend to change shows around. Happens every time.
Am I the only one here that's not looking forward to Season 2 now? I have a feeling it might be the major downfall of the series if there's any major changes. -.-
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Hi everyone. :)
@libbylishly lol, there probably will be. XD
@twilight Saw that before. I agree with her.
@libbylishly Who knows. Maybe she wants to bug us with the Twilight series. :p
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Hi everyone! :)
@flaminglight It was pretty good. Had some bad storms here and there, but still good. :)
@flaminglight Hiya! :D
I have returned! :D
I'm gonna go now. See ya all next week! :D
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Still have time to be on here before I leave today. Just got done packing a few things.
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For many coaches, getting to see players they have coached grow up and evolve into better competitors can be more rewarding than winning.
"I coach just to help out to teach them the game and the fundamentals of it," said Dan Feiertag, an assistant coach for the St. Charles Sting. "It will help these girls get to the next level of competition, like playing at the high school."
Feiertag's daughter Kelly Feiertag plays on the team. He has coached her and some of her teammates for about eight years.
"The girls are all going into eighth grade, and I having been coaching some them since they have been in kindergarten," Feiertag said. "It is always rewarding when I see the girls playing good team basketball and when they do that they usually win."
The Sting is playing in the 14-and-Under division of the Show-Me State Games, which started Friday. Although the main focus for Feiertag is not always winning, he expects his team to do well in the tournament.
"From what I can see from the rest of the other teams and what I know about our team, I think we should do pretty well," Feiertag said. "I expect us to make it into the final four. Then from there we will see what happens. There are a lot of very talented teams from St. Louis that are in the tournament. Our biggest competition will probably be the Crusaders."
The Sting opened up against the Starzz, which they defeated 34-18. Although the Sting won convincingly, Feiertag saw some mistakes the team made.
"Our team really needs to focus on rebounding; we gave up to many offensive rebounds," Feiertag said. "We also need to improve on our defense. Our backside defense was very weak; we gave up to many uncontested shots. On offense there was a lack of ball movement. I think that the further we get in the tournament the better we will start playing."
The tournament is Sunday. The seeding will be determined by how the teams do Friday and Saturday.
"I think that the girls have been playing with each other long enough to know what they are capable of doing as a team and if they play to their potential they will compete with any one," Feiertag said.


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One of the common use of C++ macros is to deal with functions like tracing or logging to a file. As these functions usually works with strings generated by dynamic data, passing multiple arguments to the macro without having to convert each one to a string may be useful, and sometimes the developer don't know the way to go. It can be made by a lot of ways, and the Code Project have similar articles on this topic but the solution I present here use a different approach that result in a clean syntax without character formatting like "%d" / "%s" / "%c"... a sample usage may be:
MYTRACE( "The username found is ", strUserName, " having ", intAge, " years old. The database key is ", lngUserKey );
I'll use tracing as an example application, a real tracing class may consider issues like multithreading code protection and others that are out the scope of this article.
Suppose you have to trace information in your code. Usually you'll encapsulate it in a class:
class MyTraceClass { static void Trace( const string &message ) { // trace code... } };
As we need a easy way to disable the tracing code on release builds, we'll define a macro, like:
#define MYTRACE( x ) MyTraceClass::Trace( x )
void AFX_CDECL AfxTrace(LPCTSTR lpszFormat, ...); . . . #define TRACE ::AfxTrace
int i=10; . . . TRACE( "Iteration number: %d", i );
The code above works fine but we have to be aware of the format specifiers, and we can't pass a non-LPCTSTR data as the first argument to TRACE without manually convert to LPCTSTR. As the tracing code will be "turned off", any aditional code is a overhead and will clutter the rest of code.
Using templates and overloading, the macro can be called with a variable number of arguments of any type. The stringstream class helps to easily convert each argument to string, composing the final information.
First, the macro will be defined to the name of the static method:
#define MYTRACE MyTraceClass::Trace
To receive arguments of any type, we'll define the tracing function receiving typename arguments:
template<typename T1> static void Trace( T1 par1 );
To receive multiple arguments, provide various versions of the overloaded method. Now the arguments can be converted to string using the stringstream class:
template<typename T1, typename T2> static void Trace( T1 par1, T2 par2 ) { stringstream ss; ss << par1 << par2; Trace( ss.str() ); } template<typename T1, typename T2, typename T3> static void Trace( T1 par1, T2 par2, T3 par3 ) { stringstream ss; ss << par1 << par2 << par3; Trace( ss.str() ); } template<typename T1, typename T2, typename T3, typename T4> static void Trace( T1 par1, T2 par2, T3 par3, T4 par4 ) { stringstream ss; ss << par1 << par2 << par3 << par4; Trace( ss.str() ); } . . .
This way we can call the macro with syntaxes like below. The screen illustrates a simple cout output.
MYTRACE( "Method Add() Called !" ); MYTRACE( "Iteration number: ", i ); MYTRACE( "The username found is ", strUserName, " having ", intAge, " years old. The database key is ", lngUserKey );
Obviously the number of arguments can't exceed the maximum defined on overloaded methods, but it cannot be considered a problem, tracing / logging code usually don't need too much arguments, at worse it's easy to extend the class to support more overloaded methods.
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#define NDEBUG #define LOG __noop #else #define LOG ::LogFunc #endif // // Define similar for 1 - 10 argument functions // i.e. T1, T2 def // template<typename T1, typename T2> static void LogFunc( T1 p1, T2 p2 ) { cout << p1 << p2; }
template< typename T1, typename T2 = char*, typename T3 = char*, typename T4 = char* > static void Trace( T1 par1, T2 par2="", T3 par3="", T4 par4="" ) { stringstream ss; ss << par1 << par2 << par3 << par4; Trace( ss.str() ); }
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The 12th Round of The Assistance to Firefighters Grants Announced
(Washington, DC) November 18, 2005 - Department of Homeland Security today announced the twelfth round of the Fiscal Year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) awarding 58 grants to fire departments throughout the United States.
AFGP will issue approximately 5,500 awards worth nearly $600 million in direct assistance to firefighters and first responders throughout the country, demonstrating Homeland Security's commitment to ensuring that America's firefighters have the resources they need to protect their communities.
"We recognize the importance of the Fire Act Grants to our nation's fire departments and we will continue to work closely with the fire service community to meet their needs," said Matt A. Mayer, Acting Executive Director of the Office for State and Local Government Coordination & Preparedness (SLGCP).
This twelfth round of fire grants provides $6,436,954 to help local fire departments and emergency medical services programs to purchase or receive training, first responder health and safety programs, equipment and response vehicles.


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Well-Suited for the Web
Ah, the omnipresent business suit. While many have tried to upgrade the traditional office and conference room garb for the next generation, there's just something about the classic, tailored cut.
So it's refreshing to learn about English Cut, a blog written by Thomas Mahon, a bespoke tailor on Savile Row in London. Since early this year, Mahon has been telling tales of his trade, shedding light on the work he does, the people he works with, and the people who wear his wares.
Regardless of what you wear to work — or whether your tailor's bespoke (Mahon even tells you what that means — English Cut is worth a look.
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On Wed. morning I woke up and took the ferry from Picton. The weather wasn't as beautiful as the first time and I just decided to go to sleep. It was odd to be back in the same place in Wellington. The last time I was there I was in New Zealand for two days. It was quite different then. I stayed the night and the headed out in the morning.
Thursday I headed West in the direction I believed Weta and other Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings director) related things were. I was quite happy to find the SS Venture, the boat used in filming of King Kong. I snapped a few pics and moved on. A few minutes later I found a giant blue screen which is being used in post production. As I was looking down at the studio some men started to roll out an airplane. The plane that brought Kong down! "YOU MURDERERS!", I screamed...haha, just kidding. What do you think I am, a psycho? Anyway, it was pretty cool seeing that stuff, but I wanted some close up pics of the airplane. yada yada yada I got out of jail today. haha, ok, not really. I went to the exit of the studio area to wait. There I believe I saw Naomi Watts (Mulholland Dr., 21 Grams, The Ring (1+2)) driving out of the studio. I ended up missing the plane by seconds if it actually did leave the studio grounds.
It was already afternoon so I headed North through the Hutts and eventually made it to Napier for the night. My original route was redirected once I realized the massive flooding I heard about wiped out a bunch of bridges on that route. A 1985 Toyota Corona definitely is not a four wheel drive...especially one that just gets louder and loses pieces.
Napier was pretty cool last night. The city was destroyed in 1931 by a massive earthquake. What'd the city council decide? Rebuild it - Art Deco Style. And they did. And I took pictures.
Today has been pretty uneventful. The East Coast is reminiscent of some coastal parts I've seen in Southland. I might just head into King's Country rather than stay in Gisborne tonight. I'll probably make it to Auckland tomorrow night.
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WALNUT — A woman was found safe and a man was in custody Thursday after witnesses reported seeing what appeared to be an armed kidnapping and carjacking, officials said.
The incident was first reported about 2 p.m. in a parking lot outside a T.J. Maxx store at Grand Avenue and Valley Boulevard, Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. John Saleeby said.
"A woman was heard saying she needed help and witnesses said her and a male drove off in a car," the lieutenant said.
Witnesses reported the man was armed with a handgun, he said.
"The impression was he forced her to drive off," Saleeby said.
The man was described only as Latino and wearing dark clothes, and the vehicle the man and woman were seen in was described only as a dark-colored car.
Officials at the sheriff's Walnut-Diamond Bar Station, which was handling the investigation, notified other area law enforcement agencies of the possible kidnapping and carjacking.
The man and woman were found shortly after 7 p.m. within the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Police Department, sheriff's Sgt. William Sanders said. The woman was unharmed and the man was being taken to the sheriff's Walnut-Diamond Bar Station for questioning and potential booking.
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Hutchison 3G's products and services, branded '3', will now be sold in over 300 The Link and Dixons stores. The mobile operator has also reaffirmed that its delayed UK 3G service will launch in the next few months. Despite being a new entrant to the UK mobile market, Hutchison's management team, deep pockets and relationships with handset makers still leave it in a strong position.
As other operators axe their 3G plans, it seems strange for Hutchison to buy yet another license. But the company has several advantages - in particular, chairman Li Ka-shing's willingness to play a very long-term game. In five years' time, Hutchison will be a leading mobile operator throughout Europe and Asia. Making returns on its investments, however, will take much longer.
IDT is hoping that by raising security concerns it will stand a better chance of acquiring Global Crossing. Hutchison Telecommunications and Singapore Technologies Telemedia are currently in line to get the assets, but IDT CEO James Courter's experience as a congressman might help him to find the right political strings to pull.
With software piracy endemic in southeast Asia, Microsoft's launch of its heavily subsidized Xbox console is a bold move. Although software sales and online gaming in Singapore and Taiwan should bring some returns, the real story is that Microsoft is paying heavily now, to gain a foothold in a market that will be lucrative in several years' time.
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Skeeter Davis
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Skeeter Davis in 1964
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Birth name | Mary Frances Penick |
Born | Dry Ridge, Kentucky, U.S. |
December 30, 1931
Origin | Dry Ridge, Kentucky |
Died | September 19, 2004 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
(aged 72)
Genres | Country, pop, Nashville sound |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Years active | 1952–2004 |
Labels | RCA Victor, Mercury, 51 West, Tudor, Red Rooster, Atlantic |
Associated acts | The Davis Sisters, Ralph Emery, Porter Wagoner, Bobby Bare, NRBQ, Teddy Nelson |
Mary Frances Penick (December 30, 1931 – September 19, 2004), better known as Skeeter Davis, was an American country music singer who sang crossover pop music songs including 1962's "The End of the World". She started out as part of The Davis Sisters as a teenager in the late 1940s, eventually landing on RCA Victor. In the late 1950s, she became a solo star.
One of the first women to achieve major stardom in the country music field as a solo vocalist, she was an acknowledged influence on Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton and was hailed as an "extraordinary country/pop singer" by The New York Times music critic Robert Palmer.[1]
Early life[edit]
Davis was the first of seven children born to William Lee and Sarah Rachel Roberts Penick, in Dry Ridge, Kentucky.[2] Because her grandfather thought that she had a lot of energy for a young child, he nicknamed Mary Frances "Skeeter" (slang for mosquito). The Penick family moved to Erlanger, Kentucky in 1947, where Skeeter met Betty Jack Davis at Dixie Heights High School, becoming instant friends. They sang together through much of high school, and at Decoursey Baptist Church. They formed the duet known as the Davis Sisters (although they were unrelated), and started singing on Detroit radio station WJR's program Barnyard Frolics. Eventually, the duo were signed by RCA Victor in 1951. Earlier demo recordings were eventually released on Fortune Records.
Rise to fame[edit]
RCA Victor producer Steve Sholes liked the Davis Sisters' harmonies and offered the duo a recording contract in 1953. Their most successful release was "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know", which spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the country charts in 1953,[3] as well as making the Top 20 on the pop charts. The record ranks No. 65 on the Top 100 Country Singles of All Time, according to Billboard historian Joel Whitburn.
While "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know" was climbing the charts, the Davis Sisters were involved in a major car accident on August 1, 1953. The crash killed Betty Jack Davis and left Skeeter with severe injuries.[4] After the accident, Skeeter and Betty Jack's sister, Georgia, continued as the Davis Sisters. Skeeter decided to retire from the music industry in 1956, and get married, ending the duet.[5]
Davis decided to go back into country music as a solo act in 1958. She began touring with Ernest Tubb and she returned to RCA Victor, this time working with guitarist and record producer Chet Atkins.[6] That year, Davis recorded "Lost to a Geisha Girl", an answer song to Hank Locklin's hit "Geisha Girl", which reached the country Top 15 and became her first solo hit. Atkins worked with Davis a guitarist on all of these sessions. At Davis' suggestion, Atkins frequently multi-tracked Davis' voice for harmony vocals to resemble the sound of the Davis Sisters. This echo can be found on several of her early solo hits, such as "Am I That Easy to Forget".
Davis had a Top 5 country hit, "Set Him Free", in 1959, as well as another Top 20 hit called "Homebreaker". She also joined the Grand Ole Opry that year, and was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Set Him Free", becoming the first female country singer to be nominated for a Grammy.
From 1960 to 1962, Davis had top ten hits with the songs "(I Can't Help You) I'm Falling Too", "My Last Date (With You)", "Where I Ought to Be" and "Optimistic". "(I Can't Help You) I'm Falling Too" in 1960 was her first entrance as a solo onto the pop charts. The song went all the way to the Top 40, unheard of for a female country singer at the time. In 1961, she scored a second pop hit with a lyric version (written by Skeeter) of Floyd Cramer's instrumental country pop smash "Last Date" called "My Last Date (With You)" which did even better making the Top 30 on the pop charts. Both of these songs did exceptionally well on the country charts, peaking at No. 2 and No. 5, respectively.
In 1963, Davis achieved her biggest success with country pop crossover hit "The End of the World".[6] The song just missed topping the country and pop charts that year; however, it did top the adult contemporary charts. The record was also a surprise top five hit on the rhythm and blues charts, making Davis one of the very few Caucasian female singers to have a top ten hit in that market. The single sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[7] "The End of the World" soon became Davis' signature song. Davis achieved one other country-pop hit with the Gerry Goffin and Carole King-penned "I Can't Stay Mad at You", which peaked at No. 7 on the pop charts and No. 2 on the Easy Listening chart in 1963.[8] She made several appearances on the pop music show American Bandstand in the early 1960s and a decade later was one of the first country artists to appear on The Midnight Special.
Another big 1963 hit was I'm Saving My Love, written by Alex Zanetis.
Davis received five Grammy Award nominations, including four for Best Female Country Vocal Performance: 1964 ("He Says the Same Things to Me"), 1964; ("Sunglasses"), 1965; ("What Does It Take"), 1967, and "One Tin Soldier"), 1972. Davis was also an accomplished songwriter, penning almost 70 songs and earning two BMI awards for "Set Him Free" and "My Last Date With You", the latter also recorded by Ann-Margret, Pat Boone, Kay Starr, Joni James, and several others in addition to Davis' original hit version. Deborah Harry recorded a remake of Davis' version in 1993 featuring Michael Stipe, a long-time Davis fan. (Conway Twitty wrote new lyrics for the instrumental in 1972 as "Lost Her Love (On Our Last Date), which reached No. 1 on the country chart as did Emmylou Harris' remake of Twitty's version in 1983 retitled "Lost His Love (On Our Last Date)".)
Davis' success continued with "I'm Saving My Love" and 1964's Gonna Get Along Without You Now, an updated cover a 1956 hit by Patience and Prudence). Both made the Top 10 on the country charts and cracked the Billboard Top 50 pop charts, though the success of "Gonna Get" was likely hampered by another remake of the song by vocalist Tracey Dey simultaneously climbing the charts to peak slightly lower than Davis' version. Later pop efforts, like "Let Me Get Close to You" in July 1964, missed making the Hot 100, reflecting the changing nature of pop styles due to the ongoing British Invasion but Davis continued a successful run on the country charts.
In 1965, she recorded a duet with Bobby Bare called "A Dear John Letter", which just missed the country Top 10 and received light pop action. (The best-known version of the song had been recorded originally by Jean Shepard and Ferlin Husky in 1953.) Davis also recorded quite a few albums during this time, including two tribute albums I Love Flatt and Scruggs and Skeeter Davis Sings Buddy Holly. In 1967, Davis was back in the top ten with "What Does It Take (To Keep a Man Like You Satisfied)". Davis only achieved two other major country hits the rest of the decade, "Fuel to the Flame" (written by Dolly Parton, whom Davis paid tribute to with an album called Skeeter Sings Dolly in 1972), and "There's a Fool Born Every Minute". Other singles were minor hits, but she released many albums.
In 1970, Davis had another Top 10 hit with "I'm a Lover (Not a Fighter)" and another duet with Bobby Bare with "Your Husband, My Wife". The following year, she had a hit with the autobiographical "Bus Fare To Kentucky". Subsequently, however, her chart success began to fade. Singles such as "It's Hard to Be a Woman" and "Love Takes a Lot of My Time" failed to crack the country Top 40. "One Tin Soldier" did not get much attention from country radio but was nominated for a Grammy as Best Female Country Vocal. The record was a major success in Canada, however, peaking at No. 2 on their easy listening chart and No. 4 country. In the 1970s, she began regularly touring foreign countries such as Barbados, Singapore, and Sweden, where she was among the most popular entertainers of any field. In 1973, she had a brief comeback with her Top 20 hit, "I Can't Believe That It's All Over".
During a performance at the Grand Ole Opry in 1973, Davis criticized Nashville police for arresting a group of evangelists at a local mall, and was suspended from the Opry.[9] She was reinstated at the Opry more than a year later.[10][11] Despite losing several bookings during that period, Davis remained active by singing with a number of religious ministries and spent an extensive period evangelizing in Africa.[citation needed]
Davis returned to the recording studio in 1976 with a brief stint on Mercury Records which produced two single releases, including her last song to make the national charts, 1976's "I Love Us". In 1978, she recorded the first of several albums for minor record labels which she would do on occasion into the 1990s.
Personal life[edit]
Davis was married three times. Her first husband was Kenneth Depew. In 1960 she married WSM disc jockey Ralph Emery, divorcing in 1964. In 1987 she married NRBQ's bassist Joey Spampinato with whom she had recorded the album She Sings, They Play; they divorced in 1996.[12]
Later years and death[edit]
Davis lived in Brentwood, Tennessee, from the early 1960s until the time of her death in 2004. Her autobiography, Bus Fare to Kentucky (named after a 1971 song), was published in 1993. In 1998, she wrote a children's book, The Christmas Note, with Cathie Pelletier.
In 2001, she became incapacitated by breast cancer. Davis remained a member of the Grand Ole Opry until her death, making her last appearance there in 2002. She died of breast cancer in a Nashville, Tennessee, hospice at the age of 72, on September 19, 2004.
- I'll Sing You a Song and Harmonize Too (1959)
- Here's the Answer (1961)
- Skeeter Davis Sings The End of the World (1963)
- ^ Palmer, Robert (1985-12-15). "Critics' Choice; Pop Music". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
- ^ Deaths, The Tennessean, September 21, 2004, p. W11, retrieved November 10, 2013
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2006). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Country Hits (2 ed.). Billboard Books. p. 101. ISBN 0-8230-8291-1.
- ^ Feldman, Christopher (2000). The Billboard Book of No 2 Singles. Watson-Guptill. p. 66. ISBN 0-8230-7695-4.
- ^ Erlewine, Michael (1997). All Music Guide to Country: The Experts' Guide to the Best Recordings In Country Mmusic (3 ed.). Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 116. ISBN 0-87930-475-8.
- ^ a b Gilliland, John (1969). "Show 10 - Tennessee Firebird: American country music before and after Elvis. [Part 2]" (audio). Pop Chronicles. Digital.library.unt.edu.
- ^ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 145. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 73.
- ^ "CMT News: Grand Ole Opry's Skeeter Davis Dead at 72". cmt.com. 2004-09-19. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
- ^ Wolfe, Charles K. (1996). Kentucky Country: Folk and Country Music of Kentucky. University Press of Kentucky. p. 144. ISBN 0-813-10879-9.
- ^ Kingsbury, Paul, ed. (2004). The Encyclopedia of Country Music:The Ultimate Guide to the Music: The Ultimate Guide to the Music. Oxford University Press. p. 138. ISBN 0-195-17608-1.
- ^ "Skeeter Davis: Country diva who sang 'The End of the World'". independent.co.uk. 2004-09-22. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
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- 1931 births
- 2004 deaths
- People from Grant County, Kentucky
- Country musicians from Kentucky
- Writers from Kentucky
- American children's writers
- American female country singers
- American pop singers
- American country singer-songwriters
- Grand Ole Opry members
- Four Star Records artists
- RCA Records Nashville artists
- Cancer deaths in Tennessee
- Deaths from breast cancer


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I am not seeing your point here either. OpenJDK is portable (through Red Hat's Zero and Shark projects). There's also a LLVM based JVM in the works (VMKit j3). Furthermore, Java has an established community process for proposals (most new features start as JSRs): https://jcp.org/en/jsr/overview
Java is also available in AOT form through GCJ (which is not in a good shape nowadays, but the work was done years ago).
There's also the fact that the community could fork OpenJDK if they felt like it.
First party/first day support for Linux/MacOS/Windows, open source, established community process, industrial-grade implementation, vast libraries. I don't see how Mono could compete with that for now.
BTW, I'm not a Minecraft user, but from what I gather from Google it runs without problems on OpenJDK (i.e. "open source java tech").


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Friday, September 17, 2010
Aloo Gobhi (Potato and Cauliflower)
When I married A and came to the US I had to leave a lot behind! It was a strange feeling to leave your country, your family and your childhood friends and step into a whole new world. But what is even more strange is how this new country, his family and his friends have become so important and close to me. I know that whenever I need them they are just a phone call away. A is lucky enough to be with his friends from childhood and college even today and its crazy when they all come together! And one such friend is A (Yes, yet another A in my life!)
She was my husband's friend when I met her for the first time and one among the many new faces I knew nothing about except her name and today she has become one of my closest friends. She has been so appreciative of whatever I'm doing. I receive an email from her every other day suggesting what I should make or what I can do to improve my photography or the blog. One thing she has been asking me again and yet again for is a recipe for Aloo Gobhi. I supposedly made this Aloo Gobhi for her once and she is in love with it since and has been asking me for its recipe forever! So today finally I sat down to share the recipe with her and with all of you.
Now there are a number of ways in which I make Aloo Gobhi. My mom's way, my mom-in-law's way, my way, with gravy, without gravy...... But I am sharing the recipe with which I made it that day (only if I remember clearly enough) for 'A'. So this one's for you A!
1 medium size cauliflower
2 potatoes (peeled and cut into 1 inch size chunks)
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp red pepper powder (If you want it hotter add to taste)
1 tsp cumin or mustard seeds
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp curry powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Heat oil in a medium size wok or a shallow pan.
Add cumin or mustard seeds (whatever you are using). Once it starts popping, add chopped onion to it.
Saute the onions until it turns golden and then add all the dry ingredients to it.
Mix it all together and then add cut cauliflower and potato. Stir it all together and turn the heat to low.
Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook by stirring occasionally.
Once the vegetables are a little undercooked, take out the lid and let it cook uncovered by stirring after every few minutes until its well cooked.
Garnish it with chopped cilantro and serve with hot roti / paratha or with dal and rice.
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This dish looks very good to me, because I love cauliflower and potatoes. With these spices I am sure to enjoy a treat. I made your garlic chicken last night for dinner and it was a hit with my husband.
I enjoy the little stories you share of your life, along with with your recipes. You have a joyful view of life. I feel joy is very important and that food be prepared with LOVE. These two qualities are evident in your words, cooking and photography.
Your photo of the cauliflower leaves with the light behind it is very nice. I am amazed how you take the simple things and make them so inviting.The recipe no doubt is a good one ..... that's the reason why A wanted you to prepare it.
But what I like more about your post are the clicks which makes the food look so inviting. Keep up the good work dear. It's a feast to my eyes :)
Cheers n Happy Cooking,
http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.comI just made this with broccoli instead of cauliflower (since that's what I got in my CSA this week). It was great!! I was really tempted to add some water/liquid, but I did not and just put on the lid and left it on low heat. Worked beautifully, if I'd have added the water it would have been soggy. Thanks for the great recipe!
ReplyDelete- AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 8:16 AM
I love caulifower and aloo and also your mouthwatering recepie - simple yet delicious. Reminds me of my Granny. Thanks!!
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Made this recipe today! I just added some garlic. A little too much tumeric for my taste. It started sticking before it was fully cooked so I added a cup or so of water. Also, it came out a little too soft because I wasn't careful and left it on a bit too long.
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Should I work out with a sinus infection?
Hi, I have a question that may sound silly, but I'm serious. As long as I'm not running a fever, is it ok to work out with an infection? Don't get me wrong, I feel horibale, but I'm afarid if I get out of my rutien then I won't get back in. But then again, I don't want snot hanging from my nose during my h20 classes. Plus would my body get over the infection quicker if I didn't work out? What's your oppinions? Any input would be great! Thanks.
I used to get chronic sinus infections I chose to never stop my workout routine. If you want to stay disciplined do your workout, just take it at a lower intensity. Also make sure you are eating extra veggies and fruits for your immune system. Stay away from sugar, junk and milk products. Drink plenty of water.
My doctor told me that as long as the infection is "above the neck" I could continue to exercise as long as it didn't affect my breathing. So basically, go ahead as long as you aren't wheezing or breathless. :)
Ugh, I've been sick the past few days and have faced the same dilemma. Honestly, the last thing I wanted to do was go to the gym, but I told myself to stop whining and go. I actually felt better after I worked out - less achy, less fatigued, and my headache wasn't as bad. In fact, while I was working out, my sinuses didn't bother me at all, which was a relief - I thought I was going to have to carry my Kleenex around with me. So I say go for it, and good luck :)
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By Richard Abshire, The Dallas Morning News
Jan. 13–Gary Westphal is a lawman and a Mesquite guy at heart, and his retirement after 35 years with the Mesquite Police Department, the last six as chief, isn't going to change that.
"I plan to be active with the Senior Texas Police Chiefs' Forum," he said.
The forum is a brainchild he shares with dozens of other retired professionals. It will be a consortium of former chiefs and city managers that will offer consulting services to law enforcement agencies.
"We want to try to involve ourselves in controversial issues with cities that need a rational and logical voice," Mr. Westphal said.
He expects that will leave him plenty of freedom to look after his investments, participate in the program he helped start for Mesquite officers' spouses, and enjoy time with his family, especially wife Susan.
"It's time for me to divorce this police department and get back to being married to my wife," he said. "She's got a smile on her face."
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One project they are considering, Ms. Westphal said, is moving out of the north Mesquite neighborhood where they grew up and raised their children.
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Their younger daughter, Kasey, used to worry about him. She would sleep on a couch in the living room until he came home. Today, she is married to a Mesquite police detective.
That makes her the third generation with ties to law enforcement. Her grandfather, Mr. Westphal's dad, Roy, retired as a lieutenant from the Dallas Police Department.
Mr. Westphal announced his retirement Tuesday. His last day on duty will be Jan. 31, but he will remain available to the city until later this year.
City Manager Ted Barron named Assistant Chief Bill Hobson to be interim chief.
Throughout his career, and especially as head of the department, Mr. Westphal has been known as an innovator. It was his idea to send recruiters to South Padre Island for spring break, for example, because he knew the beaches would be full of upperclassmen faced with making career choices.
The list of programs he helped start fills three typed pages.
It includes Slama Bama Jama and What If? — programs that teach middle school students the importance of making good decisions and staying away from drugs.
Tasked with attacking a growing gang problem in the late 1980s, he favored approaches that stressed prevention and interdiction as well as enforcement. The School Resource Officer program, with a staff of 20, was one of the results.
"Mesquite had its one and only gang-related homicide in August 1990," Mr. Westphal said.
Mr. Westphal said he was grateful for the support of the community, City Council and Mr. Barron, whose motto, the chief said, is: "Do what's right."
Mr. Westphal said he has enjoyed his career and shares credit for his successes with the men and women of the Police Department, both sworn and civilian employees.
"We have high standards," he said. "We only hire the best."
That certainly includes Assistant Chief Morell Cotton, a childhood friend who joined the department two years before him, and who also announced his retirement last week.
His plans?
"To be retired," said Mr. Cotton, who is known for not wasting words.
"It's been a good run," Mr. Westphal said. "Now it's time for the old to go out and the new to come in."
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Why do you think Apple and Samsung are and have become so successful. People buy there devices even though they might be more expensive and sometimes they might even be less powerful or even inferior to other products from other companies. Also why is Htc having trouble they make great phones. asked Feb 24 '13 at 22:54 charles2129 |
People buy their products because of peer pressure, conformity and sometimes obedience. People like you and me would always love to stick around with others, and embrace their thoughts so that we don't feel out of place. We want to stick to the social norm. Therefore, we all buy products by Apple and Samsung so that we are part of the majority. This is very much a social rule. Apple's and Samsung's products may be expensive, but if you look at them both, they are called 'premium' products. They outsource their technologies, parts and components from third-party companies, so having a contract with those companies can be costly, therefore, to make profit, Apple and Samsung have to bump up the prices of their products. Their products may be less powerful you say, but it's a marketing strategy. That is how they get so many consumers, because they just love to upgrade their gadgets without switching to an entirely different ecosystem. For example Apple, they may have "inferior" or "less powerful" products, but from the iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4 and 5, numbers are maintaining or even growing. Why? Because Apple makes it better without radically changing the software and stuff. People want something better, faster, but at the same time, familiar. Microsoft Windows 8 has radically changed how typical Window users have been used to, which why they received alot of flak. HTC is not doing as well because they can't innovate anymore, as Apple, and any other tech giants have protected their own innovations with patents and trademarks. That is why other companies can no longer innovate. answered Feb 25 '13 at 06:35 Der_Kerl 1
Thank you that does make a lot of sense and you are right about htc the big tech companies have all of these patents which leaves no room for other companies to innovate.
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No problem dude! Have a nice day!
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Beware the Love of Money
"The love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs."
- 1 Timothy 6:10Considering Paul's teaching about money in 1 Timothy 6:9–10, we must make sure that we do not confuse biblical teaching with some of the rhetoric that rears its head in our culture on occasion. Sometimes our professors, news media, elected officials, and even certain professing Christians imply that wealthy people have achieved their riches only by exploiting the poor or through dishonesty. While this may be true in some instances, it is manifestly not the case that a person with great wealth must have earned it by sinful means. Furthermore, Scripture never tells us that riches are always acquired at the expense of godliness. In fact, the Word of God often commends the pursuit or possession of material prosperity, although never as an end in itself (Prov. 10:4, 22; 22:4). Those who are blessed with an abundance of resources, we shall see in good time, are given such things that they might use them generously for the advancement of God's kingdom and the welfare of others (1 Tim. 6:17–19).
At the same time, Scripture is also clear that money brings its own peculiar set of temptations. The wealthy person, for example, may be more tempted to trust in his own resources rather than the Lord (Ps. 52:7). Having many possessions, the rich might also be more willing to compromise in order not to lose their wealth. John Chrysostom explains, "The man who has devoted himself to money is a slave to it and also to his reputation, honor, the present life, in short, to all human concerns" (ACCNT, vol. 9, p. 215). Yet we must realize that every estate in life likewise brings with it its own potential snares. Poor people might be more prone to covetousness than others. Rulers may be more tempted to abuse their power than those who have no authority. The list goes on and on.
Knowing that each estate of life has its own temptations helps us remember that Paul singles out love of money as a root of all kinds of evils, not the root of evil (1 Tim. 6:10). Other idols can take root in our hearts and bear sin. The abundance of resources available to us should make us beware lest we make wealth our god, but let us be on guard against the false deities of relativism, lust, narcissism, and so on that are also rampant in our culture.
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Matthew Henry comments, "People may have money, and yet not love it; but, if they love it inordinately, it will push them on to all evil." The line between the pursuit of money for godly ends and the love of money can be thin, so let us take care not to be deceived by the false promises of wealth. At the same time let us never look down on those believers we know who have been blessed by the Lord with material wealth. Such an attitude is likewise evil.
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lol why you mad though? plus i don't really like salty foods so i won't stay salty. and don't call me friend, i don't even have you added on facebook. hahaha eat poop.
lol why you mad though? plus i don't really like salty foods so i won't stay salty. and don't call me friend, i don't even have you added on facebook. hahaha eat poop.
you already know why i'm mad. lay off the salty nuts. i dont have facebook. ur internet life is great. ahhahahahahahaha eat diarrhea.
hahaha are you stupid? you said i was salty? look at what salty means you idiot.
you're saying i'm of, seasoned with, or containing salt? ummm duh most people have salt in them you idiot. and why you talking about me being salty? you wanna eat me? what are you gay? go suck a monkey's testicle dipped in salt...twice. HAHAHA and if you don't have a facebook that just means you don't have friends. enjoy life flamingbible boy. HURR DURR i'm a rebel athiest know-it-all. i have no friends HURR DURR.
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salty is slang for "u mad" idiot. lolololololololololol.
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tl;dr hahahaha, so if you're using slang than overexaggerate is slang you turd bucket hahaha.
CHECKMATE. hahahaha you salty/mad doggie?!?!?! take the L cuhhhh.
NYC lifestyle >>>>>>>
And winters aren't really that bad... Even with you get used to it. One of the my favorite things about the cold is layering up and shit.
nyc too crowded. quit telling everyone in the world to come here son.
he asks about job opportunities and people postin up nyc and cali, fucking LOL
look at canada, toronto/montreal/vancouver to start if you want bigger cities (SERIOUS)
so much hate just life your live
So you can pick any city in the states and move just like that? I don't think it's THAT easy dude. First, you need to apply for some sort of visa. In this case, a work visa. You might want to read up on that: www.workpermit.com/us/us.htm Good luck, shit's complex as fuck.
Easiest solution: fly to Mexico and jump the border.
this nikka made a thread and never came back to check it lmao. but yeah NYC all the way
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Chardonnay from Central Coast, California
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2010 Liberty School Chardonnay has a brilliant pale-lemon color and delicate scents of assorted citrus fruit and freshly sliced Granny Smith apples. A zesty acidity seamlessly coalesces with the wine's refreshingly sumptuous flavors of lime, apples, butterscotch and pie crust. Excellent structure and balance lead to a long and clean finish.
Blend: 94% Chardonnay, 6% Viognier
Critical Acclaim
Wine Enthusiast - "A really good value in a California Chardonnay. Blended with a touch of Viognier to add brightness, and fermented in a little new oak, it hits just the right notes for today's popular taste. Slightly sweet in buttered toast and pineapple jam flavors, it's balanced with crisp acidity and a stony minerality.
Best Buy"
Liberty School Winery
Varietally on target, reliable year after year, Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Cuvee consistently over-deliver value wines of outstanding quality. The Hope family has been making Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon since 1990. In 1996, when the Hopes established Treana Winery, the Liberty School brand officially became part of Hope Family Wines. Liberty School wines are made in a traditional style. Fruit driven, they are crafted to reflect true varietal character. The wines are barrel-aged, employing very little new oak. Oak is used as a building component rather than a flavoring agent. A big brand, made by a small, close family, Liberty School is the home of delicious wines that are easy to enjoy. View all Liberty School Wines
About Central Coast
The largest of California's wine growing regions, the Central Coast produces the majority of California's wine. The district sprawls out, covering most of the vineyard land between San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Smaller sub-AVAs of the Central Coast include Monterey Bay, Paso Robles, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains and many others.
Notable Facts
Grape varieties range from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Some Central Coast wine is generic, bulk wine that contributes to the high production numbers of the area. But many winemakers and wineries, particular in some of the smaller AVAs, are small production artisans, creating unique and high-quality wine. The great thing about the Central Coast is its diversity - you're able to find a number of grape varieties and styles at a number of different price points.About California
It's not rare to see a wine's country of origin listed as "California." A country into itself in the wine world, California makes enough varieties and styles to match many European wine countries. It produces a diverse range of wines that span the quality spectrum.The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but it's not as broad and diverse as its larger neighbor, Sonoma County. Down south, Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is well-known for its Rhône blends, as well as cool-climate varieties like Pinot and Chardonnay. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.
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Most wine ranges from 10-16% alcohol by volume. Some varietals tend to have higher (for example Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon) or lower alcohol levels (Pinot Noir and many white varietals), but there is always some variation from producer to producer. Some wine falls outside of this range, for instance Port weighs in closer to 20%, while Muscat and Riesling are usually a bit below 10%.Wine Style Guide
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- Light to medium bodied wines that are high in acid and light to medium fruit. Typically no oak.
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My actual summer holiday was spent at Port Appin, north of Oban on the west coast of Scotland. Ate a lot of great seafood, fell in love with the Isle of Mull during a day trip, and read some good books. All of which helped recharge the batteries for the Harrogate Crime Fiction Festival later on in July. The hotel was as hot as hell, but it was great to catch up with old friends. Then it was time for the Edinburgh Jazz Festival - I think I caught every gig Tommy Smith played. Around the same time, there was an exhibition of framed photos from Rebus's Scotland at the Harvey Nicks on St Andrew's Square, and I met King Creosote for the first time when a journalist interviewed us over more than a few beers at the Oxford Bar. We hadn't even reached Festival Fever yet, but I was still busy with bits and pieces of work. Vertigo Comics had contacted me, asking if I might be interested in pitching ideas at them. I sent them a storyline for Hellblazer, which everyone seems excited about, though nothing's signed as yet. I also had a few meetings with artist Douglas Gordon, who wanted me to contribute a short story to an exhibition catalogue. The exhibition takes place late-October in Edinburgh, and to satisfy Douglas's interest in split personalities and duality I delivered a story about an Edinburgh tour guide called Gordon Douglas (see what I've done there?). I also penned some lyrics for a collaboration with Arab Strap singer Aidan. The song is about ex-Rolling Stone and son of Pittenweem Ian Stewart and will feature on an album of collaborations between writers and musicians - more news as I get it. And then the Festival arrived… And it was great. I saw some terrific shows and met some excellent people (including Kevin Smith, Brian De Palma, John Hurt, Harold Pinter, members of Mogwai, and Tilda Swinton). One of my favourite moments was when Seamus Heaney walked into the Oxford Bar. I felt able to enjoy myself, as I'd managed to finish (at last) the proofs of The Naming of the Dead. I also really enjoyed my two shows at the Book Festival. In one, I had a conversation with Denise Mina. We just chatted, same as we would if we'd been sitting in a pub rather than in front of an audience of 600. My second event was a bit different: the psychiatrist Raj Persaud interviewed me as if I were a new patient. The audience seemed to love it, though it was a bit unnerving to see J K Rowling seated a few rows back… I managed a trip down to London for a Guardian interview (prior to 'Fleshmarket Close' being one of the paper's book club choices). That was a very different interview again as Professor John Mullan focussed on themes and the structuring of whodunits. I think I probably learned as much as he did! Which brings us to September, itself a blur of filming. A BBC drama crew has been in town shooting a film called 'The Acid Test', which takes a short story of mine as its inspiration. It's scripted by a friend from university days, who has created a tale about a thriller writer haunted by his creations. STV's new series of Rebus films has also been on the telly. Seems to me they've done more filming on the streets of Edinburgh than previously, which is great. But what's really been keeping me busy (and away from the computer) is that I'm fronting two BBC television documentaries, one on the writing of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' and one on the writing of the Rebus books. The first will be shown on BBC4 in December, the second in April 2007. Filming is exhausting - much harder than writing a book - but I've learned a lot, been to some interesting new places, and gathered together a few ideas for stories. And that's about it. Phew, as they say in the trade. I see to have done a lot of media these past few months, so apologies if you've grown tired of seeing or hearing or reading about me. (On the other hand, for those who missed my hour-long appearance on the Phill Jupitus Show on BBC 6 Music on 15th September, you can catch it online at the BBC website.) Speaking of music… I also did Desert Island Discs. I had to whittle a longlist of hundreds down to an eventual shortlist of eight, which was incredibly hard and incredibly unfair. The eight selections were: 'Double Barrel' by Dave and Ansil Collins 'Rage: Man' by Mogwai 'Solid Air' by John Martyn 'Atmosphere' by Joy Division 'Snow in San Anselmo' by Van Morrison 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' by the Rolling Stones 'The Boy with the Arab Strap' by Belle and Sebastian 'Linseed Oil' by Jackie Leven When asked to whittle it down to one track above all others, I plumped for the John Martyn. But I feel the need to record that just outside the final eight were tracks by Hawkwind, Coleman Hawkins, Eddie Harris, The Cure, Wishbone Ash, Alex Harvey, The Who, Blue Nile, Godspeed You Black Emperor, Jesus and Mary Chain, Mutton Birds, Radiohead, REM, Mountain, Boards of Canada, King Creosote, Steven Lindsay, Pere Ubu, Bert Jansch, Roxy Music, Brian Eno, Lloyd Cole, Arab Strap, L Pierre, Cocteau Twins, Kate Bush, Pink Floyd, Led Zep, Zappa, The Zephyrs, The Bathers, the Allman Brothers. Yes, dear reader, it was cruel and difficult - and a hell of a lot of fun! By complete coincidence, the first finished copy of The Naming of the Dead arrived by post this morning. It looks grand. I opened it at random and was excited by what I read. That's unusual for me: more often, I see things I should have rephrased. As far as I know, the book will be published on 18 October, and I'll be touring to promote it. Hopefully, the tour dates can be found elsewhere in this site. The tour finishes on 3rd November, so I'll probably start the next book on 4th November. As some of you know, it's projected to be the 'final' Rebus, in that he will reach the age of 60 in 2007 and that's when detectives in Scotland are forced into retirement. So far, all I've got is a title, and I'm keeping it under wraps (we may run a contest later on to see if any fan can guess what it is). But 2007 promises to be an amazing year, as I'll be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Knots and Crosses - celebrating it in some style, I can tell you. But more about that in the next newsletter. For now, go enjoy yourselves. Ian


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Welcome to the November issue of Insights – Online Marketing ideas for Insurance and Mortgage Brokers. In this issue we will be looking at:
- Is 2010 the year of the Internet for your business?
- Coming Soon: Affiliate Marketing Network
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Is 2010 the year of the Internet for your business?
With many companies planning their marketing for 2010, now is a great time to look at your Web presence.
The keys to any successful Internet marketing campaign is consistency and focus.
Here are some useful resources:
TwitPress – http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/twitpress/
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Facebook Fan Pages – http://whyfacebook.com/2008/03/05/on-facebook-profiles-are-personal-pages-are-for-business/
Linking Facebook and Twitter – http://www.ajvaynerchuk.com/how-to-link-twitter-to-facebook-a-twitter-tutorial/
Lining your LinkedIn and Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=6394109615
2010 should also be the year for a spring clean making sure your site is up to date and accurate. Check to make sure all the links are working. Refresh your copy if legislation has changed.
Check all your social media profiles to make sure they are consistent and up to date. Where possible make sure you add links to your business website.
It is also a good time to learn and embrace new techniques.
- Video Marketing
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Finding a structure that works for you
As a way to focus the mind, I have created a free PDF which gives you two suggested structures for your web business. Now these are by no means exclusive, you can make your business web presence structure any way you like but this should give you some ideas to get you started.
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Yeah, the only thing the cat will do to the outside of your car is leave dusty paw prints if there is light coat of dust on the car--that's the worse case scenario.
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Giant cell tumor is a benign but locally aggressive tumor that can occur in any bone. This tumor is uncommon in the foot.
Giant cell tumor is a benign but locally aggressive tumor that can occur in any bone. This tumor is uncommon in the foot. The lesions are located in the metaphysis adjacent to the epiphysis or epiphyseal scar. For this reason, the lesions are located proximally in the first metatarsal (as shown here) and distally in the lesser metatarsals due to the location of the epiphysis. The tumor can cross joints and affect several ajdacent bones. In time, the cortex may be expanded and even destroyed. In smaller bones, the lesion can slowly expand the entire bone into a oversized balloon with cartilage on the end.
Giant cell tumor accounts for 5 to 9 percent of all primary bony tumors. Giant cell tumors are usually found in the long bones, most often the distal femur, proximal tibia, and distal radius. Giant cell tumor is a one of the most common primary bone lesions in the distal phalanx. Whether that tumor arises in the epiphysis or distal metaphysis is a matter of controversy, but giant cell tumors only occur after the epiphyseal plates have closed and a diagnosis of GCT in a patient with open growth plates should be questioned.
Giant cell tumor of bone is a benign lesion that is a usually solitary and locally aggressive. It is believed by some to be potentially malignant. In the very rare instances this lesion has the potential for metastasis to the lungs and in these cases the lung lesions may behave in an indolent fashioned and even require no treatment. The authors recommend a chest CT scan for all patients newly diagnosed with GCT.
The typical patient has a history of gradually increasing pain. In the foot a mass may be apparent due to the limited soft tissues. Pain from pathological fracture or microfracture may cause the patient to seek treatment.


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DPS & You: Building A Digital Magazine
A look at the development of an iOS magazine in Newstand. From the early days with Apple to branching out in the platform and incorporating HTML5. Funny Or Die's The Occasional's art director and lead developer share their experience in building a magazine from scratch and how to work the system to get the best output. From tips and tricks on optimization to manipulating Adobe's InDesign to get the best output. A hands on look at the Digital Publishing Suite and how to use it. This workshop will be four hours long.
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May 25 2007
A solid rock, washed away
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There must be some obscure trick, beyond simply doing the job well, to what King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng did: Remaining highly regarded, highly enough to be often mentioned as a prospect for statewide office (and did thrice, though not successfully), as a Republican prosecutor in the Democratic cauldron of Seattle. But doing the job well probably did have a lot to do with it.
He died Thursday night at Seattle.
Maleng was elected prosecutor in 1978 and has been there ever since. The quote from King County Sheriff Sue Rahr probably expressed it for a lot of people: "Norm was the Rock of Gibraltar for King County. It's like the Rock of Gibraltar washed into the sea." Think about that time span: Hardly other major elected official in the region (only U.S. Representative Norm Dicks comes to mind) has held such an important job for so long, and been so well regarded for so long.
A description from David Postman: "There's a lot of talk these days about restoring civility to politics. Maleng never lost it. He had a small-town way about him. That served him well in his years as King County prosecutor. It wasn't much of a benefit the three times Maleng ran for statewide office. On that stage, one needs a little flash, a little strut even."
The idea of a prosecutor without it . . . sounds reassuring, especially these days.
The King County Council, which will fill the position, has one tough job ahead of it.
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Minneapolis-based digital signage provider Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a teaming and co-marketing agreement with Sprint to offer customers a comprehensive, fully-hosted digital signage and content management solution. The partnership pairs Sprint wireless technologies with Wireless Ronin's end-to-end corporate digital signage network.
"Our relationship with Wireless Ronin exemplifies the type of digital signage breakthroughs achievable through Sprint's 4G network," Wayne Ward, vice president of Sprint's Emerging Solutions Group, said in the announcement. "Sprint's head start in 4G has helped partners like Wireless Ronin in rapidly implementing 4G functionality while further exploring 4G's vast potential."
The Wireless Ronin and Sprint solution will leverage WRT's extensive digital signage market presence with its proprietary RoninCast software platform, dynamic content engineering and network support through its 24/7/365 network operations center (NOC) along with Sprint's 4G data connectivity system. By incorporating the Sprint 4G network into RoninCast software, customers can run their system parallel with their business network, thereby limiting IT integration requirements, according to the announcement.
"Wireless Ronin benefits tremendously from the reach of a partner like Sprint," WRT president and CEO Scott Koller said in the announcement. "This offers us the chance to leverage the business relationship that Sprint has created with a wide variety of customers while extending the breadth of our digital signage solutions using the Sprint 4G network."
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Arizona Diamondbacks
Paul Goldschmidt could use some help in season's second half
The Arizona Diamondbacks are now heading into the unofficial second half of the season and, through 95 games, lead the National League West by 2.5 games over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
They're in first place due in large part to the offensive prowess of All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. The unassuming infielder is hitting .313 with 77 RBI and 21 home runs on the season, carrying an offense that has struggled to find consistency around him, and particularly behind him.
"Well, I mean, we've relied heavily on Goldy," said manager Kirk Gibson when asked about his offense before the All Star break. "We've had other contributions but if we can get everybody clicking together it will make it much easier on everybody."
Goldschmidt has hit primarily in the three-hole with 293 of his 352 at-bats coming at that spot in the batting order, and Gibson knows that the first baseman needs some help behind him, particularly from left-handed hitters.
Lefties Miguel Montero, Eric Chavez and Jason Kubel and righties Cody Ross and Aaron Hill have all occupied the cleanup spot behind Goldschmidt this season, but with Goldschmidt being a righty, having a solid left-handed hitter that's an offensive threat to follow would be helpful. Unfortunately, Montero and Kubel have struggled mightily thus far, with Chavez being the lone bright spot in a limited number of plate appearances.
The fourth player in the batting order is almost always one of the best hitters on the team and often the one with the most power. Managers tend to place hitters who are most likely to reach base AHEAD of the cleanup man so the fourth batter can "clean up" or clear the bases. Their purpose is also to extend and inning with a high batting average and high number of walks.
In 166 at-bats in the four-hole, Montero is hitting .211 with 18 RBI, 39 strikeouts and 23 walks. In 2012 Montero hit cleanup for a total of 169 at-bats, with a .254 average and 27 RBI.
Kubel has had far less at-bats than Montero in the cleanup spot in 2013, with just 22. He's hitting .227 in that role with two RBI, five strikeouts and three walks. Last year he recorded 170 at-bats from the fourth spot in the order, tallying .276 average and 35 RBI.
Gibson, though, said the team has been fortunate to remain in first place despite struggling to find offense on a consistent basis.
"We've found a way to get it done, that's a good sign. Kubel hadn't hit a home run in over a month and he's gotta do that," said the skipper, noting the outfielder had gone yard the night before. "If we can get that going, it will have a significant impact on our season in the second half."
As stated earlier, Chavez is the lone bright spot hitting fourth so far this season for lefties. There he's had 58 at-bats and driven in 14 runs with three home runs and recorded a .345 average. Chavez has also missed some time with injury and is not an everyday player due to his age and history of injury. He's participated in 46 games with 145 total ABs.
The next best option for Gibson in the cleanup spot may be Cody Ross. The righty has had 70 at-bats there in 2013, and he's posted a .314 average with five walks and nine runs scored.
Any way you look at it, it's clear: Paul Goldschmidt is going to need some assistance in the second half of the season for him to be successful and, more importantly, for the team to be successful and make their way into the postseason. Goldschmidt's numbers in RBI, home runs, runs scored, OBP and SLG all rank in the top five for first baseman in all of baseball, so he's clearly doing his part.
As for the rest of the team in the cleanup role, the D-backs rank 16th in batting average at .260 and 25th in RBI with 44.
"I think we envisioned there would be more consistency from everybody and there hasn't been," said Gibson.
Gibson is likely hoping his guys used the All-Star break to recharge their batteries for a solid and consistent second half, especially at the plate. We'll find out on Friday when they start a series with the Giants in San Francisco.
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It used to be much larger than it is now. Generally, you'll only want it on Soraka, Fiddle, Karthus or a tank. You know, guys who need to be in the middle of everything to deal magic damage.
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On a recommendation, I picked up this book by Ralph Kimball. I remember it coming out years ago and I saw a speech by one of the co-authors, Margy Ross. She was great and I thought DW would be great. Then I got sidetracked into the OLTP world with a financial startup and let things go.
Years later it seems that warehousing is slightly more than a niche market, but since I'm heading to Seattle for the BI Conference, I thought I should learn a few things.
Chapter 1 is lots of terminology and trying to get you in the DW frame of mind. I'm not sure I'm completely sure of what it all means, but I'm plodding through it, trying not to go too fast and make sure I learn some things.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2007
It's snowing.
Something fundamentally wrong with that.
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- garys said...
That is more snow than we got with our first "Major Snow Storm" up here in Massholechusetts.
Must be Global Warming... or something.
Gary - 5:17 PM
Damn that stupid gobal warming!!!
A.Gore - 7:06 PM
Gee, too bad. Suck it up, big guy! Last weekend was the first in, what, 8 weeks that we didn't have snow here SE of Denver. So Monday night we get freezing rain, then it snows last night while I'm out to Denver airport to pick up The Spouse, avoiding the multiple crashes along I-225 and the side roads. Only a few inches of snow overnight.Then I had to drive her to work this am. [While avoiding the way too many CA and TX transplants we have here now.] It started snowing again about 2 pm. Did I mention the single digit temps? [The around town/cheap to run car was in the garage for about 6 weeks. Went to start it Saturday. Right. Thank you AAA for your service!]
Good luck on patrol - or even walking. Be well and stay safe. OldeForce - 7:17 PM
- WildFire said...
Thanks to the freezing rain last night, my car doors were frozen shut this morning. There's always something that will bring a smile to your face, huh? LOL!!
Yup, that there global warming stuff can sure be tricky.
It can be disguised as freezing tempuratures, snow, blizzards, and increasing ice levels in Greenland.
Oh, I forgot the Martian ice caps.
~~ GarryLaun - 2:53 AM
- Jonathan said...
up here in IL we just had a blizzard and more than a foot of snow.
Ha! Yesterday I had a 5' X 20' X 50' drift in my driveway. Of course, it's Ohio...
Mark - 7:43 AM
Two weeks ago we had enought ice and snow to slip and fall... and I did... right under the overhang where the ice water was pouring off the roof of the barn as I was headed in to feed my horse. Yesterday, February 14th, we had some snow in the morning but it was all gone by 10am. Never got above 24F as far as I know.
Does anybody here recall the cartoon where the hippy envirofreak was shoveling snow? This guy had one of those "think snow" bumper stickers on his car... he'd fixed it to read "think global warming".
mustanger98 on THR - 2:55 PM


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